pete_b Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Whew Pete! I can only echo Whitters, it must have been spectacular. Thanks to some quick action with the right kit on site your it sounds as though your injuries were minimised and treated in a timely fashion. This one (like almost any other mishap on the flying field) points out the importance of a well equipped control vehicle and switched on people who understand what action is required - and take it. Flying alone is a romantic pastime but lying in a field under similar circumstances when all that watched you launch were birds and the odd rabbit doesn't bear thinking about. Speedy recovery Pete, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping ..... for a new motor. Your insurers will love you! Did not get around to insuring this one Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 pete, I know that you usualy flare when you land but that was rediculace. Cheers Col... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Would a quick release harness have been advantageous Pete ? ie Would you have got away from the flames any quicker if you could've pulled a D ring to escape instead of numerous buckles. I.ve toyed with the idea but now feel more compelled somehow ! Heal fast buddy Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 pete, I know that you usualy flare when you land but that was rediculace. Cheers Col... Only you could coe up with that Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Would a quick release harness have been advantageous Pete ? ie Would you have got away from the flames any quicker if you could've pulled a D ring to escape instead of numerous buckles. I.ve toyed with the idea but now feel more compelled somehow ! Heal fast buddyDave Hi Dave YES I would have paid you anything for one of those at the time, but I think this was a freak accident and may never ever happen again But then again it might. Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timm9227 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Well I don't think your that much of a freak Pete. Speedy recovery. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcusFlyer Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hi Pete, After chatting to you at the Pie and Peas I'm sorry to hear about your accident but glad you're OK and looking forward to getting airborne again. Here's a wee pic which I took when flying the motor in the yorkshire dales at the weekend. A small village I spent a lot of my childhood in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hi Pete,After chatting to you at the Pie and Peas I'm sorry to hear about your accident but glad you're OK and looking forward to getting airborne again. Here's a wee pic which I took when flying the motor in the yorkshire dales at the weekend. A small village I spent a lot of my childhood in. Its great to see some where you have always known from a different perspective isn't it? Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macey2kk Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 sounds like some of these are in order -- great they look like grenades for that "army" feel! ebay -- 200343909874 glad ur well bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 sounds like some of these are in order -- great they look like grenades for that "army" feel!ebay -- 200343909874 glad ur well bud. They look smart! I like the bit in the listing where they cross out the list price of £29.99 and show that their price with a whopping discount is £29.99!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvingair Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Freak accidents happen more often than we like to admit, just last week three freaks in a van ran into five freaks in a microbus. Kudos to the boyscouts that were prepared with fire extinguishers - there's a big message there somewhere about taking care of your friends. I too hate to abort a good pace on a macro - slow down I don't think so - a a aaaoww sorry Baldy but that's 2 significant heart palpitations in less than a year - arretti la palpitatus. If you want a video of the macro trike launch I will seek out a photographer. Cheers and band aids, Marko D Macro/Fusion 29 Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere in life is full of heroism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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